Mozart’s chaotic whirlwind of mistaken identities, twists and turns, The Marriage of Figaro is a comedy that takes place on a single crazy day – the wedding day of Figaro and Susanna.

From the first notes of the famous overture through to the Count’s lesson in marital fidelity, Mozart’s musical invention conveys a storyline in which the women are portrayed as wiser, shrewder and more civilised than the men.

Delve into the witty and intricate plot of Mozart’s beloved opera The Marriage of Figaro with a detailed synopsis, meet the tale’s characters, and get a taste of the opera’s iconic arias and songs.